LEAF’s work is grounded in the belief that all stakeholders—particularly vulnerable and marginalised communities—must have a meaningful voice in environmental and developmental decision-making.
Through workshops, rights training programmes and focus group discussions, Living Earth Foundation or LEAF helps communities understand their rights under environmental law, in order to protect the ecological resources and commons that they depend on.
It is also LEAF’s goal to advance environmental and climate literacy through campaigns, public engagement, and creative advocacy
Communities directly impacted by mega-infrastructure and development projects, concerned citizens, environmental defenders, and civil society crusaders.
Who we work with
What we do
If coastal commons are under threat, if a mountain or a forest needs protection, if lakes and water bodies are being encroached, who you gonna call...?
LEAF undertakes legal aid, research, monitoring, and advocacy in the following areas:
❋ Conservation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)
❋ Protection of the Western Ghats and the protected area network
❋ Assessment of the environmental and social impacts of mega infrastructure projects—such as ports, railways, roads, transmission lines, SEZs, and large-scale housing
❋ Environmental governance of urban and peri-urban forests
❋ Implementation of The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 for habitat protection
❋ Air pollution governance
❋ Protection of lakes and water bodies from encroachment
